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Chief counsel is the lead attorney for an organization, government agency, or legislative body.
The title indicates the person heading a legal team rather than working under another lawyer.
In congressional contexts, a chief counsel typically manages investigations and advises committee members: The Senate panel's chief counsel led the questioning of witnesses.
- attorney generalChief governmental legal officer
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- lawyerLicensed legal representative
- legal advisorOne who guides legally
- litigatorAttorney who argues disputes
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